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RIA moves: Merchant forges new partnership with $2.5B IFC Advisors
RIA NEWS FEB 26, 2026
RIA moves: Merchant forges new partnership with $2.5B IFC Advisors

CAPTRUST has also welcomed an $830 million practice to extend its East Coast reach, while fee-only RIA EP wealth adds a top-ranked specialist advisory team in Arizona.

By Leo Almazora
Meet InvestmentNews' Top Financial Professionals for 2026: Advisors built for a tougher market
RIA NEWS FEB 26, 2026
Meet InvestmentNews' Top Financial Professionals for 2026: Advisors built for a tougher market

Selected through a data-driven process, we recognize the standout US advisors whose growth metrics, planning philosophies, and client focus set a high bar for the industry.

By Leo Almazora
Beacon Pointe names Matt Cooper CEO as co-founder Shannon Eusey moves to board chair
RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2026
Beacon Pointe names Matt Cooper CEO as co-founder Shannon Eusey moves to board chair

Leadership handoff positions $60B RIA for next phase of growth, governance and expansion.

By Steve Randall
NewEdge lands $1bn New York advisory team as Seven Bridges heads for independence
RIA NEWS FEB 24, 2026
NewEdge lands $1bn New York advisory team as Seven Bridges heads for independence

A team of 14 leaves Ameriprise as they eye a new phase of their advisor-owned wealth management business.

By Steve Randall
Wilkens steps up to CEO at $20B AUA firm Baker Street Advisors
RIA NEWS FEB 24, 2026
Wilkens steps up to CEO at $20B AUA firm Baker Street Advisors

The San Francisco based RIA has also announced that its CIO is a new partner.

By Steve Randall
Last chance to nominate for $100M Club: Top Female Advisors 2026
RIA NEWS FEB 24, 2026
Last chance to nominate for $100M Club: Top Female Advisors 2026

Nominate outstanding women advisors before submissions close on February 27.

By InvestmentNews
BIP Wealth becomes 15th RIA to score minority investment from Constellation Wealth Capital
RIA NEWS FEB 24, 2026
BIP Wealth becomes 15th RIA to score minority investment from Constellation Wealth Capital

Atlanta-based BIP Wealth plans to target RIAs with $250M to $1.5B in assets in M&A as it eyes growing from its current $5.5 billion total AUM to $20 billion and beyond.

By Andrew Cohen
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe adds $1.2B ensemble to bolster Northeast footprint
RIA NEWS FEB 24, 2026
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe adds $1.2B ensemble to bolster Northeast footprint

Meanwhile, a new venture at Integrated Partners sharpens its support for entrepreneurs going through complex transitions, and New York-based Aspen Standard Wealth announces a new president.

By Leo Almazora
From the front lines to the front office: Bronze Star veteran shares practice wisdom
RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2026
From the front lines to the front office: Bronze Star veteran shares practice wisdom

Drawing on battlefield lessons, 2025 Advisor of the Year Award winner Dennis Morton sounds off on the perils of complacency, succession blind spots, and the human edge advisors must defend in an AI era.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo bags $3.1B advisor duo from JPMorgan
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 23, 2026
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo bags $3.1B advisor duo from JPMorgan

Meanwhile, Janney lands a billion-dollar team from Merrill in Delaware, and two longtime Edelman advisors hopped to Prime Capital Financial in the Northeast.

By Leo Almazora
Mercer, Sowell bolster growth agendas with leadership additions
RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2026
Mercer, Sowell bolster growth agendas with leadership additions

RIAs deepen expansion strategies through market leadership hires and new enterprise growth roles.

By Steve Randall
LPL Financial recruits UBS veteran Tom Madigan to Thimble Island Private Wealth
RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2026
LPL Financial recruits UBS veteran Tom Madigan to Thimble Island Private Wealth

The long-time wirehouse advisor joins LPL through its Strategic Wealth Services Program.

By Steve Randall
Morgan Stanley’s Brett Cohen joins Evolve Private Wealth citing ‘structural’ issues with wirehouse model
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) FEB 20, 2026
Morgan Stanley’s Brett Cohen joins Evolve Private Wealth citing ‘structural’ issues with wirehouse model

Former senior advisor at Wall Street firm tells InvestmentNews how large organizations have limited ability to adapt to evolving landscape.

By Steve Randall
Legal: SEC charges fund managers with defrauding investors in $12M fund
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 20, 2026
Legal: SEC charges fund managers with defrauding investors in $12M fund

False contract claims, inflated leasing numbers, and millions in fees investors never knew about.

By Tez Romero
Legal: Investor sues crypto firm, alleges Ponzi scheme with 48% guaranteed returns
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 20, 2026
Legal: Investor sues crypto firm, alleges Ponzi scheme with 48% guaranteed returns

The guaranteed returns stopped. The excuses didn't.

By Tez Romero
Elevation Point fuels Atlanta RIA launch with minority stake in $1.3B breakaway team
RIA NEWS FEB 19, 2026
Elevation Point fuels Atlanta RIA launch with minority stake in $1.3B breakaway team

Strategic backing delivers capital, infrastructure and institutional resources for growth for former UBS advisors.

By Steve Randall
Constellation-backed Bogart Wealth prepares to enter M&A market
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2026
Constellation-backed Bogart Wealth prepares to enter M&A market

After reaching $3.5 billion AUM driven entirely by organic growth, Virginia-based firm targets acquisitions between $400M and $3B in assets as part of its aim to reach $22 billion by 2033.

By Andrew Cohen
Compound Planning CEO lays out 2026 vision
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2026
Compound Planning CEO lays out 2026 vision

The digital-first family office is doubling down on legal, compliance, and content leadership after crossing $4 billion in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Former Osaic exec named president of AE Wealth as Kansas-based firm aims for mega-RIA status
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2026
Former Osaic exec named president of AE Wealth as Kansas-based firm aims for mega-RIA status

With a goal of hitting $250 billion in assets by 2035, the wealth platform is betting on leadership steeped in advisor transitions and full-service wealth management.

By Leo Almazora
Merit grabs another former Commonwealth firm, adds $208 million practice in Pennsylvania expansion
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2026
Merit grabs another former Commonwealth firm, adds $208 million practice in Pennsylvania expansion

“The pipeline continues to grow and we will see more announcements in the coming months,” said Tyler Vernon, managing principal at Merit Financial.

By James Rogers